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Lineker Makes Surprise TV Comeback on ITV
19 Jun
Summary
- Gary Lineker appears on ITV's World Cup coverage.
- This marks his first terrestrial TV role since leaving the BBC.
- ITV leads TV ratings battle in the World Cup's first week.

Gary Lineker is set to make his first appearance on terrestrial television in 13 months as a special guest on ITV's World Cup coverage. He will feature in the broadcast of Germany versus Côte d'Ivoire on Saturday evening. Lineker is currently in New York, recording daily episodes of his podcast for Netflix.
This booking represents another success for ITV in their World Cup coverage. The network has reportedly taken an early lead in television ratings against the BBC during the tournament's first week. Lineker, who previously presented six World Cups for the BBC, left the corporation in 2025 after 26 years.